GSWS1749AS2
Washer
Owner's
Guide
P/N 131843000 (9903)
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Frigidaire Home Products
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
Product Registration
Thank you for choosing this
washer. This owner's guide will
explain proper operation and care.
Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers
Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the
washer lid. Keep these numbers for
future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT
REGISTRATION CARD should be
filled in completely, signed and
returned.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your
washer. It also contains information
about features for several other
models. Your washer may not have
every feature included here.
Usethe washer only as instructed in
this Owner's Guide and the
Operating Instructions card
included with your washer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
_To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
ll_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do
not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot
water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before
using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. Thiswill releaseanyaccumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas
isflammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
ll_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision
of children is necessarywhen the washer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroythe carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the
washer isunpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach.To prevent personal
injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
ll_ Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Printed in U.S.A.
©1999 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Important Safety
Instructions (continued)
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
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I any circumstances |
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or bypass /
/ _ the grounding prong I
this plug. /,_
grounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
Prevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Referto INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such asvinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do socan result in electrical shock or
injury.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob
and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
[] Failureto comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Washing Procedures
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Readthe Operating Instructions card for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions, pages 2-3, before operating this washer.
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Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin
speeds.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast
items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent
press,synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs
and chenille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
Empty pockets.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Bleach Dispenser (some models)
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Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
Closezippers,fasten hooks,tie stringsand sashes,and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which
could be damaged. Thisalso helps protect other items in the wash load.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
Placedelicate items such asbras,shoulder pads, hosiery, and beltsinamesh
bag to prevent tangling during the wash cycle.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal, pages 6-7, for details.
Add a measured amount of detergent to the wash tub
before adding the laundry load.
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The amount required depends on
type of detergent, load size and soil level, and water hardness.
If desired, add liquid bleach to Bleach Dispenser (somemodels).
• Beforeadding the wash load, add liquid bleachto bleach dispenser located
in left front corner under the lid:
• 3/4 cup (180 ml)for small loads
• 1 cup (240 ml) for large loads
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) for extra-large loads.
• Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dispenser.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispenser.
For models without a bleach dispenser, dilute the recommended amount
of liquid chlorine bleach in I quart (.95 L) water. Add it to wash water after
a few minutes of agitation. Do not pour bleach directly on wash load.
Washing Procedures
(continued)
Do not load items above
top row of holes in wash tub.
Built-In FabricSoftenerDispenser
(some models)
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Built-In Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
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Add laundry load to washer.
• Dry load level should not be higher than top row of holes in wash tub.
Do not overload washer.
• Do not put items on top of agitator or wrap them around it. Load items
evenly.
• Combine largeand small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
• When washing a single heavy item, add 1or 2towels to balance the load.
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If desired, add liquid fabric softener to Fabric Softener
Dispenser (some models).
For models with a built-in dispenser (see picture to the left):
I. Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label
directions.
2. Add water to bring liquid level to fill line on dispenser cap.
3. Removethe dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth cap and
cup with warm water. Replacedispenser in the agitator.
NOTE:To separate cap from cup, put thumb into dispenser and push against
side of cup (see picture to the left). After cleaning, push cap and cup firmly
together. Replacedispenser by lining up the ribs and grooves and snapping it
into position.
Fabric softener will be flushed from area under the built-in fabric softener
dispenser when Large Load Water Level is selected. If a build-up of fabric
softener occurs, clean with hot water. DO NOT REMOVE SERVICE CAP.
For models with a removable dispenser (see picture below to the left):
I. Attach fabric softener dispensertotop of agitator by pressing down gently.
2. Add softener to the dispenser, following fabric softener label directions.
3. Add water to bring liquid level to top of the peg in the center of the cup.
4. Remove the dispenser from the agitator after each use. Rinseboth lid and
bowl thoroughly with warm water. Reassemble and place dispenser on
agitator or store it nearby.
For models without a fabric softener dispenser, follow fabric softener label
directions. Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. Do not pour fabric
softener directly on the wash load.
Removable Fabric Softener Dispenser
(some models)
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Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each load, and detergent used.
See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.
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